The Nikon 40mm f2 as a Travel Lens: As I get a little older (76), I don't enjoy carrying a heavy lens when I travel. I agree that something like the 24-120 is a very good travel/walk...

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

As I get a little older (76), I don't enjoy carrying a heavy lens when I travel. I agree that something like the 24-120 is a very good travel/walk around lens. But it is heavy (for me, anyway). So, on my last two trips I used my 40mm (pancake, or so they call it) lens exclusively (on my Z6ii). There were a few times I wish I had something a little wider and something with more reach. However, those instances were few. I couldn't do much about the reach, but the need for a wider angle was usually, but not always, resolved by walking back a number of steps. In short, the 40mm paired with the Z6ii is a very light combo, something I wanted when I bought mirrorless. The lens itself is great indoors, is sharp, easy to focus, and produces nice colors. If you are looking for a light weight combo for travel/walk around, I think you may want to give this lens (or something similar for other camera brands) a try.

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

StevenG wrote:

As I get a little older (76), I don't enjoy carryi... (show quote)

A couple of Nikkor Z lenses to consider are the 24-50mm f/4-6.3 or the 24-70mm f/4 S.
I’m 74 and use the 24-70mm f/4 S on my Z 6II

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

Mac wrote:

A couple of Nikkor Z lenses to consider are the 24-50mm f/4-6.3 or the 24-70mm f/4 S.

I have the 24-70 f4. I actually brought it on my last vacation. Put it on once and took it off immediately. Compared with the 40mm (about 3 oz.) it was way heavier. Also, I much prefer the f2 for nighttime and indoor shots.

William Loc: Mississippi

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ELNikkor

Recently I've been shooting with a Nikon 35-80 3.5-5.6 AF-D close-focus lens, as my 24-120 f4 needs repair. The 35-80 only weighs 8.7 ounces and covers most of my subjects very well. Sometimes I miss the range of the 24-120, but never miss the weight!

BurghByrd Loc: Pittsburgh

StevenG wrote:

----- I used my 40mm (pancake, or so they call it) lens exclusively (on my Z6ii). There were a few times I wish I had something a little wider and something with more reach. However, those instances were few. --- In short, --- The lens itself is great indoors, is sharp, easy to focus, and produces nice colors. If you are looking for a light weight combo for travel/walk around, I think you may want to give this lens (or something similar for other camera brands) a try.

I agree with you, this is a very useful prime lens in the "normal" angle of view range. I wish it had a metal mounting ring and weather seal but that doesn't stop me from using it. The whole package becomes much easier to carry in a day bag or backpack. Good choice.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

StevenG wrote:

As I get a little older (76), I don't enjoy carryi... (show quote)

I frequently mount my 40mm on my T8i and leave the rest in the bag in the car or house. I usually try to only carry one lens around, plan what I expect to need and travel light.

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

ELNikkor wrote:

Recently I've been shooting with a Nikon 35-80 3.5-5.6 AF-D close-focus lens, as my 24-120 f4 needs repair. The 35-80 only weighs 8.7 ounces and covers most of my subjects very well. Sometimes I miss the range of the 24-120, but never miss the weight!

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

BurghByrd wrote:

I agree with you, this is a very useful prime lens in the "normal" angle of view range. I wish it had a metal mounting ring and weather seal but that doesn't stop me from using it. The whole package becomes much easier to carry in a day bag or backpack. Good choice.

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

bobmcculloch wrote:

I frequently mount my 40mm on my T8i and leave the rest in the bag in the car or house. I usually try to only carry one lens around, plan what I expect to need and travel light.

I agree!

Warhorse Loc: SE Michigan

I have not taken the plunge with mirrorless cameras, but was using my 40mm Macro Nikon DX, on my D5600 for a while, loved the small camera and light weight. I came across a 10-24mm Nikon DX for a fair price here on the hog (thanks Bill), it has become my everyday lens when carrying the D5600 around. Again, light weight and small size, has much appeal to me when not needing a longer lens.

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

Warhorse wrote:

I have not taken the plunge with mirrorless cameras, but was using my 40mm Macro Nikon DX, on my D5600 for a while, loved the small camera and light weight. I came across a 10-24mm Nikon DX for a fair price here on the hog (thanks Bill), it has become my everyday lens when carrying the D5600 around. Again, light weight and small size, has much appeal to me when not needing a longer lens.

Agree. For me, light weight is best. If I’m driving in my car, a more versatile, heavier lens is ok.

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

I just recently purchased the Nikkor F2 40MM lens and use it on my Z5. This is the lightest combination that I have for all my gear. I even did a handheld three photo pano that came out well. So, there are ways of getting around needing a wider lens.

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Mac wrote:

A couple of Nikkor Z lenses to consider are the 24-50mm f/4-6.3 or the 24-70mm f/4 S.
I’m 74 and use the 24-70mm f/4 S on my Z 6II

Already have the 24-70/4.0, and cannot recall actually using it. But I use 40 and 45mm routinely on several cameras, so the Z 40mm is "on my list". I loooooves my pancakes .....

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mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

StevenG wrote:

As I get a little older (76), I don't enjoy carryi... (show quote)

For something a bit wider there is the excellent stable mate to the 40mm f/2, the allso excellent Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8. both of them are very light, both of them are inexpensive, and both have a low profile. It is easy to carry one around in a pocket while the other is mounted on your camera. Yes, they both have plastic mounts, but they are very lightweight and I suspect with reasonable care they will not fail because of the mounts.